FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Rear

34 32 980 Replacing rear left or right brake hoses

Note: Read and comply with General Information
After completing tasks, bleed brake system.
Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle.






Apply pedal prop and depress brake pedal slightly. This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the system when the brake lines are opened.





Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).

Installation:
Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ; Brake hose couplings 18 Nm.

Important! Grip brake hose at square head (2) so that connecting piece cannot rotate in retaining bracket.

Detach brake hose from brake caliper (3).

Installation:
Tightening torque 34 32 5AZ; Brake hose to brake caliper, rear 24 +/- 2 Nm.